Title: Mapping Specialist

State Role Title: Minerals Specialist I

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience up to $75,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Energy

Location: Mines/Mine Land Repurpose/Adm

Agency Website: www.energy.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Energy is seeking a Mapping Specialist for its Mined Land Repurposing Program (MLR) program. This role is responsible for ensuring mineral resource extraction is conducted in an environmentally sound manner and follows Virginia mineral extraction and reclamation regulations by evaluating permits, providing spatial database analysis, development, modification, maintenance, monitoring and/or integration, and developing special project designs for Abandoned Mine Land (AML), bond forfeiture, and watershed restoration projects if assigned.

This position plays a critical role in fulfilling those obligations by:

• Conducting technical mapping review and approval of CSMO (Coal Surface Mining
Operation) permit applications
• Maintaining and updating the Agency’s GIS Database upon completion of mapping
reviews
• Providing specialized technical assistance to agency personnel
• Supporting special projects and responding to FOIA requests in a timely manner

This restricted position is contingent upon continued receipt of federal funds.

Virginia Energy’s mission is to lead the Commonwealth to a safe, reliable and responsible energy future with greater emphasis on renewable energy programs and economic development, as well as implement the Virginia’s Energy Plan to ensure the Commonwealth has abundant, reliable, affordable and clean energy.

Come be a part of an agency that makes a difference. We have offices in Big Stone Gap, Charlottesville, and Richmond, Virginia.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in computer operations and ArcGIS Pro, geographic information systems
• Experience in spatial database design and maintenance
• Knowledge of mineral resource extraction practices
• Considerable knowledge of engineering principles and practices, global positioning
systems, and computer aided design/drafting (AutoCAD)
• Considerable knowledge and experience in mapping/GIS
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Additional Considerations

This position has been designated as required to file a Statement of Economic Interest in accordance with Section 2.2-3114 of the Code of Virginia. In addition, individuals accepted for employment will have to successfully pass a drug test, reference and background check as part of the Virginia Energy pre-employment process.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. You will receive confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to “Your Application” in your account.

All applicants for employment must consent to a comprehensive background check. Selected candidates must successfully pass a drug test, reference, driving, and criminal background check.

Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form.

Virginia Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice, therefore prohibits discrimination on basis of sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation or disability in the recruitment, selection and hiring of our workforce.

As a certified V3 organization, Virginia Energy honors the Commonwealth’s veterans hiring preference. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other National Service Alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or any part of the remaining hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Contact Information

Name: Pamela Koger McElwain

Phone: 804-910-1525

Email: Pamela.KogerMcElwain@energy.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.